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Soda Taxes Are a 'No-Brainer' for Public Health, Says the Author of a New Study on Them

They can drive down sales of sugary drinks

By Jamie Ducharme May 14, 2019

Fast Food Offers More Options, But More Calories, Study Says

Portion sizes for both entrees and desserts also increased from decade to decade

By Tara Law March 3, 2019

Weekend Recipe: A Stress-Busting Smoothie

With homemade cashew milk

By Teresa Cutter — The Healthy Chef April 5, 2018

Weekend Recipe: Grass-Fed Beef Bourguignon With Cauliflower Mash

This recipe is rich with goodness and flavor — and is comfort food at its best. The ingredients are simple: Quality grass-fed beef is married together with vegetables and a few glasses of full-bodied red...

By Teresa Cutter — The Healthy Chef February 22, 2018

Getting More Sleep May Help You Eat Less Sugar

Sleeping at least seven hours a night may help people eat less sugar, according to a new study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The research also found that getting more shuteye was an...

By Amanda MacMillan January 12, 2018

The Top 5 Diets to Try in 2018, According to Experts

It's a new year, which means that many people are pledging to slim down or eat healthier in 2018. Now, new annual rankings from U.S. News & World Report reveal that the best diets for...

By Alexandra Sifferlin January 3, 2018

Google Maps Is Removing That Cupcake Calorie Counter After User Backlash

Trigger warning

By Cady Lang October 17, 2017

The Surprising Reason You Should Stop Skipping Breakfast

People who skip breakfast are more likely to have dangerous plaque buildup in their arteries, which puts them at increased risk for cardiovascular disease, according to a new study. Skipping breakfast has been associated with...

By Amanda MacMillan October 2, 2017

Why Paying for Nutrition Saves Money on Health Care

The foods we eat play a central role in our health. The epidemics of our time—obesity, heart disease, type 2 diabetes—are intimately tied to unhealthy patterns of eating. But eating healthy is also expensive, making...

By Hilary K. Seligman October 2, 2017

How Weight Loss Can Reverse Type 2 Diabetes

An analysis published in The BMJ aims to let doctors and the public in on a little-known secret: Type 2 diabetes, in many cases, is curable. People can reverse their diabetes by losing about 33...

September 13, 2017

Is Protein Powder Good For You?

Protein seems to be the nutrient du jour. Humans need it to help repair cells and encourage healthy growth and development, and it's plentiful in eggs, quinoa, chicken and fish. Now, regular foods aren't the...

By Alexandra Sifferlin August 15, 2017

Keep Your Heart Healthy Now and Your Brain Will Benefit Later

People who take good care of their hearts in their twenties have better brain health by the time they reach middle age, according to a new study. In the report, published in the journal Neurology,...

By Alexandra Sifferlin July 19, 2017

Eating a Little Bit Healthier Helps You Live Longer

Switching to a healthier diet can make a difference in how long you live, according to the latest research

By Alice Park July 12, 2017

5 Weight Loss Tips From People Who Have Actually Done It

Most Americans want to lose weight, but it's no simple feat. Just ask someone who's done it. That's exactly what TIME did in a recent cover story looking at new weight loss science. After speaking...

May 25, 2017

9 Science-Backed Weight Loss Tips

Losing weight is tough, both mentally and physically. New science shows that when the body starts to lose substantial amounts of weight, it fights viciously to gain it back. But despite the biological roadblocks, plenty...

May 25, 2017

The Weight Loss Trap: Why Your Diet Isn't Working

There’s no such thing as one perfect diet

May 25, 2017

The Easy Way to Start Getting Fit for Summer

It's not just about diet

By Stacey Griffith April 24, 2017

This Is the Secret to Not Getting Heart Disease

Scientists have fresh evidence of just how healthy a non-Western lifestyle can be. In a new report, researchers studied an indigenous group of hunter-gatherers that live in South America and found that their risk for...

By Alexandra Sifferlin March 17, 2017

Fewer Americans Are Trying to Lose Weight

But experts say people should be more concerned than they are

By Alexandra Sifferlin March 9, 2017

Fewer Americans Are Trying to Lose Weight

More than a third of American adults are obese, yet new research shows that fewer people are trying to lose weight now than in the past. In the research letter, published in the Journal of...

By Alexandra Sifferlin March 7, 2017

This Is What Joan Smalls Eats Before a Big Fashion Show

'I honestly don't have the inner power to deprive myself'

By Kahlana Barfield Brown / InStyle February 24, 2017

How to Lose Weight — And Keep It Off

The vast majority of people who lose weight gain it back

By Alexandra Sifferlin February 21, 2017

How to Lose Weight and Keep it Off

Losing weight is tough, but keeping off the weight over time is even harder. The vast majority of people who lose weight gain it back, which is why weight loss maintenance is an area scientists...

By Alexandra Sifferlin February 21, 2017

You Asked: Should I Cook With Algae Oil?

Go for it. But don’t dump out your olive oil just yet.

By Markham Heid February 15, 2017

Why Olive Oil Is So Good for the Heart

All cholesterol is not equal. It comes in healthy and unhealthy forms, and doctors have long advised people to cut back on the bad cholesterol, LDL, found in red meats and fried foods. The good...

By Alice Park February 14, 2017

Why Eating Less Could Help You Live Longer

According to monkey research

By Alexandra Sifferlin January 25, 2017

Eating Less Makes Monkeys Live Longer

New research adds support for calorie restriction

By Alexandra Sifferlin January 25, 2017

4 Quick Ways to Eat Healthier

None of them focus on weight loss

By Cynthia Sass / Health.com January 24, 2017

Why Whole Wheat Bread Is Not Your Friend

'Made with whole grains is the biggest scam out there'

By Alice Park January 23, 2017

The Case Against ‘Whole Wheat’ and 'Whole Grain' Bread

Five critical things to know about that "healthy" staple

By Alice Park January 23, 2017

Turmeric May No Longer Be So Miraculous

But don't cut it out completely

By Amanda MacMillan January 13, 2017

Turmeric May Not Be a Miracle Spice After All

New research casts doubt on the golden herb

By Amanda MacMillan January 12, 2017

This Kind of Food Is Both Filling and Insanely Good for You

Potatoes, bananas, and chickpeas all have it

By Alexandra Sifferlin January 5, 2017

The Case for Eating Cheese is Stronger Than Ever

"There’s a lot of magic in the food matrix of cheese."

By Mandy Oaklander January 3, 2017

Should You Try This Trendy Low-Carb Diet?

There's science to support the extreme ketogenic diet

By Markham Heid December 28, 2016

You Asked: Should I Try the Ketogenic Diet?

It may be overkill, but there’s science to support this extremely low-carb diet.

December 28, 2016

The Truth About 6 Celebrity Nutrition Trends

Is Gwyneth Paltrow's famed "golden milk" actually healthy?

By Cynthia Sass / Health.com December 15, 2016

This Kind of Dieting Is Unhealthy for Women

Normal-weight women are most at risk

By Mandy Oaklander November 15, 2016

You Asked: Should I Try the Whole30 Diet?

There’s some solid science at its core. But experts say that core is wrapped in unhelpful—and potentially unhealthy—marketing hype.

October 12, 2016

It's Time to Rethink High-Protein Diets for Weight Loss

A new study suggests there's a downside to all that protein

By Alexandra Sifferlin October 11, 2016

Scientists Calculated How Much Longer You Can Live With a Healthy Lifestyle

Should I Give My Child Juice? Here’s What Experts Say

Why We Don't Need Animals to Keep Enjoying Meat

Are Veggie Chips or Straws Healthier Than Potato Chips?